Surgery Physiologic jaundice in term newborns is best characterized by A The onset of clinical jaundice by 12 hours of age. B Persistence of clinical jaundice for at least 1 week. C Equal elevation of direct and indirect serum bilirubin values D A rise in serum bilirubin concentration of less than 5 mg/dllday 💡 Explanation Physiologic jaundice in term newborns is best characterized by ✓ Correct Answer: D. A rise in serum bilirubin concentration of less than 5 mg/dllday